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Phonics Foundations: Beginning & Ending Sounds With Short Vowels

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Ages 5-7
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Foster a 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 as learners explore 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬, and 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 skills in a playful, engaging class. Build confidence, curiosity, and joy through a gentle and supportive approach!
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 14 weeks
1-5 learners per class
30 min

What's included

14 live meetings
7 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - 1
✨𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬!✨

Step into a world where 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, and 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲! This phonics class invites young learners to discover the joy of reading one sound at a time. 

From the excitement of beginning sounds to the playful patterns of word families, each lesson nurtures a love for learning while building essential reading skills. 

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, this class turns the process of reading into a delightful exploration, blending curiosity and creativity with the tools needed for academic growth. 

Let the wonder of phonics inspire confidence and a lifelong love for stories in every learner!

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.

Learning Goals

Learners will build confidence recognizing and blending beginning and ending sounds in words while gently developing early reading foundations.

Syllabus

14 Lessons
over 14 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Focus on beginning sounds A–E
 Learners will identify beginning sounds in common words and associate them with specific letters. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Focus on beginning sounds F–J
 Learners will strengthen their ability to recognize beginning sounds in a growing variety of words. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Focus on beginning sounds K–O
 Learners will continue building their recognition skills by focusing on letters and sounds in this range. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Focus on beginning sounds P–T
 Learners will master beginning sound identification for letters P–T using words they encounter daily. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should have basic letter recognition skills, including the ability to identify and name most of the letters in the alphabet. No prior phonics knowledge is required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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JESSE POMPEI

Jesse Pompei has been an educator for 20 years, with a range of teaching experience from Kindergarten to high school equivalency for adults. She loves working with students to meet their individual goals, making connections and building a learning community. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two daughters, three dogs and a bunny. 

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